💚 Mental Health Resources for Families – Toronto

Below are trusted supports for families and caregivers, organized by type. Many services are free.

🚨 Crisis Support

Help Ahead
Access point for child, youth & family mental health services across Toronto.
📞 1‑866‑585‑6486 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
📧 info@helpahead.ca

City of Toronto Mental Health Resources
Comprehensive listing of local supports including crisis lines.
Key Numbers:

• 📞 Distress Centre of Toronto: 416‑408‑4357 (24/7)
• 📞 Kids Help Phone: 1‑800‑668‑6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

🧠 Mental Health Services for Children & Youth

SickKids Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health
Free therapy, assessments, and supports for children and families.
📞 416‑924‑1164
📍 440 Jarvis St. & 1645 Sheppard Ave W, Toronto
📧 info.ghccmh@sickkids.ca

Child Development Institute (CDI)
Helps children with emotional/behavioural challenges.
📞 416‑603‑1827 ext. 2254
📧 info@childdevelop.ca

Strides Toronto
Developmental, mental health & early years support in East Toronto.
📞 416‑321‑5464
📧 info@stridestoronto.ca

👨‍👩‍👧 Caregiver & Parent Support

Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH)
Parent-led peer support, education & advocacy.
📞 416‑921‑2109 ext. 122
📧 info@pcmh.ca

VHA Connected Families – Parenting Support
In-home support for parenting stress, isolation, postpartum needs.
📞 416‑489‑2500, press 2 for intake
📧 connectedfamiliesintake@vha.ca

CMHA Toronto – Family Outreach & Response
Workshops, family peer support, education & navigation.
📞 416‑539‑9449
📧 info@familyinitiatives.ca

📘 Education & Tools for Families

Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Tools, guides, and connections to 100+ child mental health agencies.
📞 1‑888‑234‑6270
📧 info@cmho.org

NAMI Family-to-Family Ontario
Free 8-week course for families of people with mental illness.
📞 437‑688‑2027

📧 info@f2fontario.ca